REGULAR SESSION
FIRST DAY
Wednesday, January 2, 2014
The Otsego County Board of Representatives met for its organizational
meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2014, at the Representatives’ Chambers,
Otsego County Office Building in the Village of Cooperstown, New York.
The Clerk of the Board, Carol D. McGovern, called the meeting to order.
The roll was called and the following Representatives were found to be
present:
OTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES – 2014
DISTRICT
NAME
ADDRESS
No. 1
Edwin Frazier, Jr.
16 Prospect Street
Unadilla, NY 13849
No. 2
James P. Powers
719 Co. Hwy. 18
South New Berlin, NY 13843
No. 3
Kathleen Clark
121 Circle Drive
Otego, NY 13825
No. 4
Janet Hurley Quackenbush
3827 State Hwy. 23
PO Box 121
West Oneonta, NY 13861
No. 5
Edward T. Lentz
230 Dockstader Road
New Lisbon, NY 13415
No. 6
Donald L. Lindberg
12 Elm Street
PO Box 391
Worcester, NY 12197-0391
No. 7
Beth S. Rosenthal
500 Co. Hwy. 50
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
No. 8
Rick Hulse, Jr.
5928 State Hwy. 28
PO Box 190
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Fly Creek, NY 13337
No. 9
Keith O. McCarty
5503 US Hwy. 20
East Springfield, NY 13333
No. 10
Betty Anne Schwerd
806 Betty Annes Road
Hartwick, NY 13348
No. 11
Gary R. Koutnik
105 Center Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 12
Craig Gelbsman
1 Southview Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 13
Linda Rowinski
1 Scrambling Avenue
Oneonta, NY 13820
No. 14
Katherine Stuligross
10 Walnut Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Clerk of the Board Carol McGovern asked for nominations for Temporary
Chair. Representative Frazier nominated Representative Schwerd for Temporary
Chair. Representative Lindberg seconded the nomination. There were no other
nominations. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. The Clerk of the Board
declared Representative Schwerd the Temporary Chair.
Representative
Schwerd immediately assumed the duties of the office.
Temporary Chair Schwerd asked for nominations for permanent Chair.
Representative Lindberg nominated Representative Clark for permanent Chair.
Representative Hulse seconded the nomination.
There were no other
nominations. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Temporary Chair Schwerd
declared Representative Clark the Chair of the Board for 2014. Representative
Clark immediately assumed the position of Chair.
Chair Clark asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Representative
Rowinski nominated Representative Stuligross for Vice Chairman. Seconded,
Koutnik. Representative McCarty nominated Representative Frazier for Vice
Chairman. Seconded, Schwerd. There were no other nominations. Roll call
vote for Representative Stuligross. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 2,520 – Frazier, Lentz,
Rosenthal, Koutnik, Rowinski, Stuligross; Noes: 3,707 – Powers, Clark,
Quackenbush, Lindberg, Hulse, McCarty, Schwerd, Gelbsman. Vote lost. Roll
call vote for Representative Frazier. Total: 6,227; Ayes 6,227. Vote carried. Chair
Clark declared Representative Frazier the Vice Chairman for 2014.
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Under Privilege of the Floor, no one wished to be heard.
The minutes of December 4, 2013 and December 18, 2013 were
approved.
The following communications were read an ordered filed:
National Grid – New York Electric Emergency Procedures Manual.
CSEA Employee Benefit Fund – Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013.
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority –
November 2013 Monthly Financial Information.
Montgomery-Otsego-Schoharie Solid Waste Management Authority –
Minutes of October 10, 2013 Board Meeting and October 23, 2013 Special Board
Meeting.
The reports of the Standing Committees were given and ordered filed.
The Board Chair declared a break at 10:45 a.m.
The Board reconvened at 11:00 a.m.
Representative Lindberg moved to dispense with the reading of all
resolutions. Seconded, Koutnik. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Motion carried.
Board Chair Clark asked if any representative wished to remove a
resolution(s) from the consent agenda so it can be acted upon separately.
Representative McCarty removed Resolution No. 36.
Stuligross removed Resolution No. 57.
Representative
Board Chair Clark called for action on the consent agenda, excluding
Resolution Nos. 36 and 57. Representatives Lindberg moved to act upon the
consent agenda, Resolution Nos. 1 through 35, Nos. 37 through 56 and Nos. 58
through 62.
RESOLUTION NO. 1-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING COUNTY AUDITOR AND
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
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RESOLVED, that Carol McGovern is hereby appointed County Auditor and
Clerk of the Board of Representatives for a two year term, commencing January
1, 2014 through December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of
Representatives shall be entitled to receive from the County reimbursement for
all necessary expenses incidental to County business.
RESOLUTION NO. 2-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDER
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article 18-A of the County Law, Richard A.
Rothermel, an Attorney-at-Law, is hereby appointed Public Defender of the
County of Otsego for a two year term, commencing January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Public Defender shall be entitled to receive from the
County reimbursement for all necessary expenses incidental to the transaction
of County business.
RESOLUTION NO. 3-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING DIRECTOR OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that Brian Pokorny is hereby appointed Director of Information
Technologies for a two year term, commencing January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Director of Information Technologies shall be entitled
to receive from the County reimbursement for all necessary expenses incidental
to the transaction of County business.
RESOLUTION NO. 4-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING COUNTY ATTORNEY
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POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 500 of the County Law, Ellen Leary
Coccoma, an Attorney-at-Law, is appointed County Attorney of the County of
Otsego for a two year term, commencing January 1, 2014 through December
31, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Attorney shall be entitled to receive from the
County reimbursement for all necessary expenses incidental to the transaction
of County business.
RESOLUTION NO. 5-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPOINTING RISK MANAGER
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that Ellen Leary Coccoma is hereby appointed part-time Risk
Manager for the County of Otsego, commencing January 1, 2014 and is to serve
at the discretion of the Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014
Unallocated Insurance Budget (1910-A) at line 1000 Personal Service.
RESOLUTION NO. 6-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for recovery support services at the Otsego
County Addiction Recovery Services; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego (FOR-DO), 22 Elm
Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 has agreed to provide such services as set
forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that contingent upon Otsego County’s receipt of funding from
New York State, the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to execute
a contract with FOR-DO for recovery support services for the Addiction Recovery
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Services, commencing January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014,
exceed $151,500 for the term of the contract; and be it further
not to
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Turning
Point Budget (4327-A) at line 4800 Turning Point and consist of 100%
reimbursement from state funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 7-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
FOR THE PROVISION OF ALCOHOLISM SERVICES IN
OTSEGO COUNTY
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, funds are available through the New York State Office of
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to Otsego County for purposes of
providing educational services, information and referral services for residents of
Otsego County suffering from the diseases of alcoholism and other addictions;
and
WHEREAS, in addition, Task Force on Integrated Projects (TFIP) 100% funds
are available under the auspices of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services; these TFIP funds will be administered under the
Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (DAAA); and
WHEREAS, the amount of the funding for the Information and Referral
Services and the Task Force on Integrated Projects totals $412,348; and
WHEREAS, the Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions
Foundation, Inc. (LEAF, Inc.) has expressed a willingness and desire to continue
to act as an agency to the County for purposes of providing these alcoholism
and other addictions educational services; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the residents of the
County of Otsego to provide these services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the $412,348 in funds from the State of
New York as above set forth, the Chair of the Board of Representatives and the
Director of the Community Services are authorized to execute an
alcoholism/addictions services contract, on behalf of the County of Otsego,
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with LEAF for the contract period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such terms and provisions as
are in the best interests of the County of Otsego and are complying with all
federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations which would enable LEAF
to continue to utilize designated funds to operate a program of
alcoholism/addictions informational and educational services in the County of
Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon the expiration of the term of the aforementioned
contract, a subsequent resolution must be adopted by this Board to authorize
the extension of additional terms of said contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Contr
Chem Dependency Program Budget (4323-A) at line 4698 LEAF and consist of
100% state funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF DELAWARE AND OTSEGO COUNTIES FOR
OPERATION OF THE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION PROGRAM
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, in order to assist Otsego County Courts and Law Enforcement
agencies in promoting appropriate and effective Alternatives to Incarceration
experiences for eligible participants, Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego
Counties has submitted a proposal to the County for the operation of the
Otsego County Alternatives to Incarceration Program (ATI); and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee and the
Administration Committee of this Board have approved this proposal and
consider it to be in the best interests of the County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to execute an
agreement with Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties, with
offices located at 176 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820, for the operation
of the Otsego County Alternatives to Incarceration Program for the year 2014, at
a total cost of $25,180, payable in twelve (12) monthly installments of $2,098 per
month; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the agreement shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014
Alternatives to Incarceration Budget (3157-A) at line 4800 Other.
RESOLUTION NO. 9-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR
OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
SCHOHARIE & OTSEGO COUNTIES
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego has allocated in its budget for the fiscal
year 2014 the expenditure of $125,000 for the support and maintenance of the
work of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties, and for
the conduct of the extended educational programs of the New York State
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and
other units at Cornell University; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a contract with Cornell Cooperative
Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties be authorized to assure proper
application of this expenditure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
contract with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties
for the purpose of providing funds, not to exceed $125,000, to the Cornell
Cooperative Extension Schoharie & Otsego Counties to pay towards the support
and maintenance of the work of the Cooperative Extension and for the conduct
of the extended educational programs of the New York State College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and other units at
Cornell University, for the contract term January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014
Extension Association Budget (8751-A) at line 4680 Annual Support Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-20140102
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RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AN
EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE
AGREEMENT FOR FIELD MAINTENANCE
OF THE ESTS RADIO PROJECT
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that this Board of Representatives hereby authorizes the
extension of the service agreement for the field maintenance of Otsego
County’s ESTS radio project for the year 2014, as follows:
ITEM:
Field Maintenance of the ESTS
Radio Project
COST:
Not to exceed $25,000
VENDOR:
LBJ Services
3621 County Highway 11
Cooperstown, New York 13326
TERM:
January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is authorized to execute the
extension of the above Service Agreement; said agreement to contain such
other terms and provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this agreement is included in the 2014
Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 2750 E-911
Communication Backbone.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-20140102
RESOLUTION – AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 321-20130904 AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
WITH ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION OF BRIDGE BIN
3353930, COUNTY ROUTE 11C OVER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, TOWNS
OF HARTWICK/MIDDLEFIELD, OTSEGO COUNTY
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MCCARTY, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 321-20130904 authorized the Chair of the Board
to enter into an agreement with Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C., for the construction inspection of bridge BIN 3353930, located on
County Route 11C over the Susquehanna River, in the Towns of
Hartwick/Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, at a cost not to exceed
$47,500; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend Resolution No. 321-2013 for an
additional cost not to exceed $20,000; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to
amend an agreement with Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C., 143 Court Street, Binghamton, New York 13901, for the
construction inspection of bridge BIN 3353930, located on County Route 11C
over the Susquehanna River, in the Towns of Hartwick/Middlefield, Otsego
County, New York, for an additional cost not to exceed $20,000 for construction
inspection; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said agreement shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this project are available in the 2013-2014
Highway Budget under D5112.2020, D5113.2121 and D5113.2104.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGES FOR THE YEAR 2014
MCCARTY, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, certain engineering firms propose to render professional
engineering services to the Otsego County Highway Department in connection
with various County roads and bridges for the year 2014; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the County to contract
with these engineering firms for these professional engineering services; said
services being professional in nature and not requiring public bidding; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
contract with the following engineering firms to render professional engineering
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services for various County roads and bridges during the year 2014, in
accordance with the hourly rate schedules, which are on file in the Office of the
Clerk of the Board; these services being professional in nature and not requiring
public bidding by the County:
1.
AECOM
40 British American Boulevard
Latham, New York 12110
2.
Barton & Loguidice
290 Elwood Davis Road
P.O. Box 3107
Syracuse, New York 13220
3.
C&S Engineers, Inc.
1099 Airport Blvd.
North Syracuse, New York 13212
4.
Spectra Engineering, PC
19 British American Boulevard
Latham, New York 12110
5.
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, PC
320 North Jensen Road
Vestal, New York 13850
6.
Delta Engineers, P.C.
164 Court Street
Binghamton, New York 13901-3514
7.
Foit - Albert Associates
435 New Karner Road
Albany, New York 12205
8.
WSP – SELL
1 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
9.
McManus Engineering Group, LLC
5 West Beaver Street, Unit 9
P.O. Box 270
Cooperstown, New York 13326
10.
Fisher Associates
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135 Calkins Road, Suite A
Rochester, New York 14623
11.
James Jordan Associates Architects
68 Main Street
P.O. Box 111
Richfield Springs, New York 13439
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are provided in the 2014
Highway Budget under various Highway Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR
OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT WITH
BASSETT HEALTHCARE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
AT THE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for medical services at the County's
Correctional Facility; and
WHEREAS, Bassett Healthcare has submitted a proposal to the County for
said services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
enter into a contract with Bassett Healthcare at a cost of $45,000 for the period
January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 for the following:
1.
A physician in the employ of Bassett Healthcare to supervise
Hospital’s provision of specified medical care pursuant to
Section 7010.1 of Title 9, Subtitle AA, Chapter I of the Official
Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of
New York.
2.
The Hospital’s Physician will provide on-site services at the
Otsego County Jail once weekly and will review the nurse’s
activities and medical record documentation to meet all jail
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inmate population needs that can be addressed on an
outpatient basis.
3.
The Hospital’s Physician will write prescriptions as medically
necessary, but will not store drugs nor dispense drugs to
inmates.
4.
Hospital will provide laboratory and radiology services and
inpatient and outpatient services as ordered by Physician, to
be billed at the Hospital’s usual rate and to be paid by
County within 30 days of receipt of invoices.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Jail
Budget (3150-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
WITH PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANT FOR SERVICES AT THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINIC
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a Psychiatric Consultant at
the Otsego County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Press, M.D. has expressed a willingness to provide these
services approximately every other week to said clinic to work with children;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Samuel Press, M.D., 303 Kinderhook Lane, Nassau, New
York 12123, for the aforesaid services, commencing January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014, at the rate of $160.00 per hour, not to exceed 700 hours per
year, at a cost not to exceed $112,000 for the term of the contract; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the services provided by Dr. Press are to be arranged by
the Clinic Director; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that Dr. Press agrees to maintain malpractice/professional
liability insurance during the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and consist of
100% reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
WITH KATE BOLGER, NPP, APRN, FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
PRACTITIONER SERVICES AT THE
OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES CLINICS
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner at the Otsego County Community Services Clinics; and
WHEREAS, Kate Bolger, NPP, APRN, has expressed a willingness to provide
such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Kate Bolger, NPP, APRN, 2410 Walley Road, Franklin,
New York 13775, for the services of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Otsego
County Community Services Clinics, for the period January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014, for up to 624 hours of such services at $80.00 per hour, at a
cost not to exceed $49,920 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and consist of
100% reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT WITH LISA CASLER, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP,
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FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR
OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for medical consultation services at the Otsego
County Community Services Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Casler, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP, has expressed a willingness
to provide such services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Lisa Casler, M.S., PMHNP-BCC, NPP, 32 Hartford Terrace,
New Hartford, New York 13413, for medical consultation services for the Otsego
County Community Services Clinic, for the period January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014, at the rate of $80.00 per hour, for up to 800 hours, not to
exceed $64,000 for the term of the contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014 Mental
Health Budget (4310-A) at line 4880 Mental Health Consultant and consist of
100% reimbursement from fees, state and federal aid/reimbursement.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO
CONTRACT WITH REHABILITATION
SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health has heretofore
provided a grant to the Otsego County Community Services Board in the
amount of $879,350 to develop and operate Supportive Case Management
services as a component of the Single Point of Access System for Otsego County
adults with serious mental illness and for seriously emotionally disturbed children,
and to develop psychosocial rehabilitation programs; and
WHEREAS, the County, through the Otsego County Community Services
Board, desires to contract with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. to effectuate
these programs and services for the year 2014, the same to be without cost to
the County other than this state grant; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board of Representatives and the Director
of Community Services are authorized to execute a contract for the year 2014
with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. of Albany, New York, to develop and
operate Supportive Case Management services as a component of the Single
Point of Access System for Otsego County adults with serious mental illness and
for seriously emotionally disturbed children, and to develop psychosocial
rehabilitation programs, utilizing 100% state funding of $879,350; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014
Contract – Mental Health – CSS Budget (4324-A) at line 4692 RSS ($669,767) and
at line 4810 RSS Reinvestment ($209,583) and consist of 100% state funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO CONTRACT WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
IN ULSTER COUNTY, INC.
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the State of New York has provided a grant in the amount of
$197,032 through the Community Reinvestment Act, for services of a Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner or other qualified medical provider, to operate Adolescent
Outreach and Intensive Prevention Services; and
WHEREAS, the County, through the Otsego County Community Services
Board, desires to contract with the Mental Health Association in Ulster County,
Inc., 221 Tuytenbridge Road, Lake Katrine, New York 12449, to effectuate these
services for the year 2014; the same to be without cost to the County other than
this state grant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to execute a contract
for the year 2014 with the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. for the
services of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or other qualified medical provider, to
operate Adolescent Outreach and Intensive Preventive Services for children
and adolescents aged 5-21 years, utilizing 100% Community Reinvestment Act
funding in the amount not to exceed $197,032, contingent upon the availability
of on-going state funding; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
obligations as shall be in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it
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further
RESOLVED, that funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Harbour
Program – Reinvestment Budget (4326-A) at line 4693 MHA and is 100%
reimbursable through New York State Community Reinvestment Act Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO CONTRACT WITH THE FAMILY RESOURCE
NETWORK, INC. FOR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, funding through the New York State Community Reinvestment
Act in the amount of $25,188 is available for providing a Coordinated Children’s
Services Initiative Coordinator for the County of Otsego; specifically, providing
service coordination to parents and families with mental health needs, who are
struggling with access to services and supports due to their children’s cross
system needs, with the support and skills necessary to promote positive
outcomes for their children, aged birth through 21 years; and
WHEREAS, the County, through the Otsego County Community Services
Board, desires to contract with The Family Resource Network, Inc., to effectuate
these services from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 utilizing this state
grant totaling $25,188; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with The Family Resource Network, Inc. to provide a
Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative Coordinator for the County of Otsego
for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 utilizing this state
grant totaling $25,188; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
obligations as shall be in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014
Coordinated Childrens Initiative Budget (4329-A) at line 4694 Family Resource
Network and 100% reimbursable through New York State Community
Reinvestment Act Funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-20140102
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RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE
PROVISION OF VETERANS DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY
BASED SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration has identified a need for Veterans
Directed Home and Community Based Services in Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 77-20110209 authorized the Chairman of the Board
to enter into a Provider Agreement with the Veteran’s Administration to provide
such services through the Office for the Aging; and
WHEREAS, said services require a Fiscal Intermediary to act as employer of
record for Veteran Directed Workers, and Resource Center for Independent
Living of 409 Columbia Street, PO Box 210, Utica NY 13503 is willing and able to
provide this service; and
WHEREAS, all services are determined appropriate through the
completion of an assessment, care plan and an individual budget approved by
the Veterans Administration; and
WHEREAS, such reimbursement shall be approximately $66,000; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute an agreement with Resource Center for Independent Living to provide
such services at an amount not to exceed $66,000 for the period of January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that these funds are included in the 2014 Office for the Aging
Budget, and are 100% reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING RETAINING A
CONSULTANT DIETICIAN BY THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, this Board has heretofore approved the administration of the
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Title III-C and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; and within each of
the above programs, there is a requirement of a position of Consultant Dietician;
and
WHEREAS, Title IIID of the Older Americans Act requires provision of Health
Promotional Activities; and
WHEREAS, Regina M. La Tourette has expressed a willingness to provide
these services under these programs; and
WHEREAS, the Nutrition Program Standards require that this Consultant
Dietician report directly to the Otsego County Office for the Aging for both
nutrition programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and is hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with Regina M. La Tourette for the period January 1,
2014 to December 31, 2014 for 11.5 hours per week for nutrition services and
approximately 62 hours annually for health promotion activities at the rate of
$41.50 per hour not to exceed $27,390 for the contract period. In addition, up to
a maximum of $1,468 shall be available for mileage reimbursement at the
standard IRS rate, for a total not to exceed $28,858; and be it further
RESOLVED, that these funds are included in the 2014 Office for the Aging
Budget, and the funds consist of approximately 22.4% federal funds, 55.4% state
funds and 22.2% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES
UNDER THE OTSEGO MANOR’S LONG TERM HOME
HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (LTHHCP)
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute contracts with the following individuals and organizations to provide
health care services under the Otsego Manor’s Long Term Home Health Care
Program (LTHHCP) for terms beginning January 1, 2014 and terminating
December 31, 2014:
VENDOR NAME
RATE
Healthcare Monitoring
System
$29.95 / Month
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- Lifeline
- Install
Healthcare Monitoring
- Medication Dispensing Unit
- Install
Catskill Area Hospice and
Palliative Care
- SN
- MSW
- Spiritual Care
- Complimentary Care
Jeffrey Emhoff
- RD
At Home Care
- Aide
- PCA
- PT
- OT
- ST
Bassett Medical Center
-ST
-PT (outpatient)
-AT
-RT
Christopher Jones
- MSW
Heather Barretto
- RD
TBD
- MSW
Jeorge Arcellana
- PT
Progresa/Procura/3M
Otsego Rural Housing
- Home Modifications
Otsego County OFA
- Meals
Robynwood
- Aide and PCA
U.S. Care Systems
- Aide and PCA
Visiting Nurses Home Care
- Aide and PCA
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$50.00
$75.00 / Month
$50.00
$75.00 - $150.00 / Visit
$75.00 - $150.00 / Visit
$75.00 - $150.00 / Visit
$75.00 - $150.00 / Visit
$80.00 / Visit
$22.00 / Hour
$22.00 / Hour
$140.00 / Visit
$140.00 / Visit
$140.00 / Visit
The ordinary and customary
billing rates charged by
CONTRACTOR for each
category of service at the
time the services are
rendered
$78.00 / Visit
$78.00 / Visit
$78.00 / Visit
$78.00 / Visit
$5.30/ABP visit
$32.50 / Hour (varies
by project for
Assessment Plus
Mileage
$7.81 / Meal
$22.00 / Hour
$22.86 / Hour
$22.00 / Hour
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for these contracts are included in the 2014
Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4955 Long Term Care and are
reimbursable as follows: Federal 50%, State 40%, and County 10%.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING EXTENSION
AGREEMENT WITH KINNEY DRUGS, INC., d/b/a HEALTH
DIRECT INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY SERVICES
TO PROVIDE PHARMACY PRODUCTS TO
RESIDENTS OF OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 195-20130501 authorized the Chair of the Board
to execute an extension agreement with Kinney Drugs, Inc., d/b/a Health Direct
Institutional Pharmacy Services, 29 East Main Street, Governor, New York 13642,
to establish and maintain a pharmacy services system at Otsego Manor, to
provide residents of Otsego Manor with prescription drugs and medications for
the contract term commencing on February 1, 2013 for a period of one (1) year,
with an approximate cost of $15,000.00 per month; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County of Otsego to extend this
agreement for an additional year commencing February 1, 2014, at the same
approximate cost of $15,000.00 per month; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to execute an extension agreement with Kinney Drugs, Inc., d/b/a
Health Direct Institutional Pharmacy Services, to continue to maintain a
pharmacy services system at Otsego Manor to provide residents of Otsego
Manor with prescription drugs and medications, and to extend the current
agreement an additional year, commencing February 1, 2014, with an
approximate cost of $15,000.00 per month; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this extension agreement are included in the
2014 Infirmary-Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4895 Medical Expenses.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-20140102
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RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR
OF THE BOARD TO CONTRACT
FOR AUDITING SERVICES AT OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and is hereby authorized to
contract with Bryans & Gramuglia, Certified Public Accountants, LLC,
Washington Avenue Ext., Pine West Plaza, Building 1, Suite 106, Albany, New York
12205 for professional auditing services at Otsego Manor; namely, the following
services for the audit year ended December 31, 2013, at a cost of $43,500 plus
expenses:
$17,500.00 – for Financial Statement Audit
$ 5,000.00 – for Preparation of Otsego Manor Medicare Cost Report
$ 6,000.00 – for Preparation of Otsego Manor Medicaid Cost Report
$ 4,500.00 – for Preparation of the LTHHC Program’s
Medicaid Cost Report and the Additional
Schedules for the Medicare Cost Report
$ 3,500.00 – for Preparation of the LTHHC Program’s
Medicare Cost Report
$ 3,500.00 – for Audit of Otsego Manor Medicaid Cost Report
$ 3,500.00 – for Audit of LTHHC Program’s Medicaid Cost Report
$43,500.00 – TOTAL COST
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Bryans & Gramuglia shall also provide Consulting and
Business Advisory Services to Otsego Manor at the rate of $175.00 per hour; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the contract shall contain such other terms and conditions
as are in the best interest of the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Otsego
Manor Budget (6020-E) at line 4900 Contracts and is reimbursable up to 100%
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with federal, state and private funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH SELECT REHABILITATION
TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION THERAPY SERVICES
AT OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
WHEREAS, there is a need for rehabilitation therapy services at Otsego
Manor; and
WHEREAS, the County is not obligated to bid these services, given they are
professional in nature; and
WHEREAS, Select Rehabilitation has agreed to provide these professional
services to the County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized,
subject to the condition referenced herein, to enter into an agreement with
Select Rehabilitation, 550 Frontage Road, Suite 2415, Northfield, Illinois 60093, for
a term of one (1) year, to provide rehabilitation therapy services with regard to
Otsego Manor’s physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language
pathology requirements and as directed by the County’s Otsego Manor from
time to time during the term of this Agreement and, at the following costs which
shall be billed and paid monthly during the term hereof:
1.
Medicare Part A & Skilled HMO at the following per diem rate:
Ultra High
$102.86
Very High
$ 71.43
High
$ 46.43
Medium
$ 21.43
Low
$
6.43
Evaluation/therapeutic activities $6.43 – 71.43
2.
Medicare Part B/Other Payer Sources:
69% of the geographically adjusted Physician Fee Schedule
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3.
Home Health:
$75.00 per home health visit and the prevailing Federal
mileage allowance;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this agreement are included in the 2014
Infirmary Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4895 Medical Expenses and are 100%
federally reimbursable.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO CONTRACT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES
TO OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with the following individual to provide health care services
to Otsego Manor for terms beginning January 1, 2014 and terminating
December 31, 2014:
PROVIDER/SERVICES
RATE
Randelle McCumber (MSW)
$50.00 per hour
Not to exceed $30,000
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014
Infirmary – Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4900 Contracts and are
reimbursable as follows: Federal 50%, State 40%, and County 10%.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO
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CONTRACT FOR FOOD AND DIETARY SERVICES AT
OTSEGO MANOR
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Sodexo Operations, LLC, 86 Hopmeadow Street,
Simsbury, Connecticut 06089-9693, to provide food and dietary management
services to the residents of Otsego Manor; the services being professional in
nature and not requiring public bidding; said contract to contain such other
terms and conditions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego and to
contain the following provisions:
1.
Sodexo Operations shall provide clinical and supervisory staff
as follows:
One (1) Food Service Director
One (1) Clinical Nutrition Manager/RD
One (1) Food Service Manager
One (1) Executive Chef
2.
Cost will be Fee for Service and is projected to be $794,977.00
for the period February 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014;
and be it further
RESOLVED, said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions as
are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the above contract is included in the 2014
Infirmary-Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 4525 Food.
RESOLUTION NO. 28-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO
CONTRACT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2013 - 2014; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
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Assistance has approved the County’s plan for the use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize a portion of the funds, not to
exceed $61,416 to purchase existing services for TANF eligible applicants and
recipients in need of mental health services; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to utilize existing programming to obtain
services for eligible families; and
WHEREAS, the Department desires to enter into an agreement with the
Otsego County Community Services for the services of two (2) part-time Mental
Health Social Workers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Otsego County Community
Services for the term January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and that the
agreement shall include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed the
sum of $61,416.
2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in
the best interest of the County of Otsego.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above contract are included in the 2014
Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracted Expenses
and consist of 100% Federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 29-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW
CONTRACT WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND
PART-TIME ADA SERVICES
KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services and
the Otsego County District Attorney are hereby authorized to contract for
welfare fraud investigation services through the District Attorney’s Office; the
contract will provide three (3) part-time investigators, and part-time ADA
services by hourly rate, at a cost not to exceed $91,467 for the period January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that said contract is to contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 33%
Federal and 5% State reimbursable and 62% Local cost.
RESOLUTION NO. 30-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND THE DIRECTOR OF OFFICE FOR THE AGING TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR VARIOUS MEDICAID FUNDED LONG TERM CARE
IN-HOME SERVICES PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION
OF A POINT OF ENTRY FOR LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Social Services has a responsibility to administer and case
manage various Medicaid funded long term care in-home service programs
including the Personal Care Aide Program, the Long Term Home Health Care
Program, Personal Emergency Response Systems, the Consumer Directed
Personal Assistance Program, the Assisted Living Program, the Care at Home
Program, Private Duty Nursing and the Title XX Family Type Homes for Adult
Supervision, and has a long-standing history of providing information and
assistance to county residents regarding long term care services; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Office for the Aging has expressed a
willingness to provide the administration and case management of these and
any such successor or related programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services and the Director of
the Otsego County Office for the Aging are hereby authorized to execute an
agreement and other documents that may be necessary for the provision of
these services in an amount not to exceed $273,154 for the period of January 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 95%
Federal and State reimbursable and 5% local costs.
RESOLUTION NO. 31-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY
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COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO
CONTRACT WITH SEVERAL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Department of Social Services has
determined that the interests of the students and their families located in the
Otsego County school districts will be best served by maintaining a Caseworker
within each school district staffed by an Otsego County Department of Social
Services caseworker(s); and
WHEREAS, the administration of each school district has proposed to
contract with the County for the services of a caseworker(s) to perform
preventive services for the students and their families within their respective
school districts; and
WHEREAS, in addition to reimbursing the County in full for the local share of
the salary of a caseworker(s), the administration of each school district has
proposed to pay for the overhead and other benefits and costs of maintaining
such position(s); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Otsego to contract for
position(s) with each school district; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to contract with each of the following school districts for the
period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014:
Cherry Valley-Springfield School District
Edmeston School District
Milford School District
Oneonta City School District
Richfield Springs School District
Unatego School District (3 Caseworkers)
for preventive services, to be furnished by Otsego County, with a caseworker(s)
located in each above-listed district, with 12% of the salary, benefits, costs and
other additional overhead necessary for the operation of the child preventive
services program being paid for by each school district; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contracts shall contain such other terms and
provisions as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above contracts are included in the 2014
Social Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service and
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consist of 64% Federal funds, 24% State funds, and 12% school district funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 32-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW CONTRACT
WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC. (OFO) TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY HOUSING AT THE
OFO HOMELESS SHELTER
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Department of Social Services is required by
regulation to provide emergency housing to homeless individuals and families;
and
WHEREAS, the County desires to meet this requirement in the most cost
effective manner while at the same time providing some case management
services; and
WHEREAS, Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. has established a bed rate of
$75.00 per day per person; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services,
on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to renew a contract
with Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. for the term January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014; and said contract shall include the following:
1. The bed rate will be $75.00 per day per person eligible for Temporary
Assistance program funding;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Family Assistance Budget (6109-A) at line 4734 Family Assistance
(consisting of 100% Federal funds) and Social Services Safety Net Budget (6140A) at line 4738 Safety Net Funds (consisting of 29% State and 71% Local),
depending upon classification of the client.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-20140102
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RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTSEGO, INC.
TO PROVIDE NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES TO VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to contract with Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. to continue to
provide non-residential program services to victims of domestic violence, in the
contract sum not to exceed $55,000 for the period January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and
conditions as are in the best interest of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and consists of
64% Federal, 24% State, and 12% local funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 34-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING OTSEGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH
THE OTSEGO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Otsego County has been awarded Flexible Funding for Family
Services in the overall sum of $2,411,179 for 2013- 2014; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability
Assistance has approved the County’s plan for the use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to provide PINS Diversion Services to the
residents of Otsego County; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Probation Department has expressed a
willingness to provide this service; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Commissioner of Social Services is
hereby authorized to contract with the Otsego County Probation Department
for the services of two (2) Probation Officers to provide PINS Diversion services on
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behalf of the Department of Social Services, at a cost not to exceed $129,463 for
the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 4900 Contracts and is 100%
reimbursable through Federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 35-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO RENEW
CONTRACT WITH MTS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR
SYSTEMS SERVICE AND SUPPORT
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services wishes to enter into a
contract with MTS Software Solutions for support services for a document
imaging system at the Meadows Office Complex and at the County Office
Building located at 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York; and
WHEREAS, such system support services are required on an ongoing basis
to maintain the system; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services,
on behalf of the County of Otsego, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with MTS Software Solutions, 225 Executive Drive, Suite 4, Moorestown, New
Jersey, 08057 for the purpose of providing ongoing systems service and support
for the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014; said contract shall
include the following terms:
1. In no event shall the Department of Social Services’ liability exceed the
sum of $ 28,185 for the term of the contract;
2. The contract shall contain such other and further conditions as are in
the best interest of the County of Otsego;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Social
Services Records Management Budget (6011-A) at line 4900 Contracts and
consists of 66% federal, 16% state reimbursement and 18% local cost.
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RESOLUTION NO. 37-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF
THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
OTSEGO COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT (OCSWCD) TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT
COMPOSTING PROGRAM
ROWINSKI, POWERS, MCCARTY
WHEREAS, Resolution #111-20120307 engaged Otsego County in an 18
month contract agreement with the Otsego County Soil & Water Conservation
District to implement a Pilot Composting Program; and
WHEREAS, Otsego County allocated in 2012 a maximum amount of
$30,000 for an initial term of eighteen months;
WHEREAS, the OCSWCD has launched the compost pilot project in 2012
and 2013 and now produces over eight tons of composted kitchen waste from
County buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Compost Project has kept waste from
regional landfills and reduced County operating costs; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Compost Project has received a seal of
approval from Cornell University and has been deemed successful; and
WHEREAS, the existing contract with the OCSWCD ends December 31,
2013; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego SWCD Pilot Composting Program as of September
10, 2013 has expended $19,140.10; and
WHEREAS, it is in the county's best interest to continue to support the
county-wide compost pilot project; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is authorized to execute an
extension of the contract agreement with Otsego County Soil and Water
Conservation District, for a period of one (1) year to continue the county-wide
compost pilot program at a cost not to exceed $10,859.90 for the term of the
contract extension, as described in the project/budget summary for 2014 and
on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this Contract agreement extension are
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included in the 2014 Solid Waste Budget under line item 8160-4900-A, Contracts
and shall be funded by the Solid Waste User Fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 38-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
TO EXTEND AN AGREEMENT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC.
(HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS ARC OTSEGO)
FOR EXPANSION OF THE OTSEGO COUNTY PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
SCHWERD, ROWINSKI, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, Otsego County, under a partnership with Arc Otsego, entered
into an agreement for 2012 to open Arc Otsego’s current bus route, referred to
as Route 9, Hartwick, Garrattsville, Morris, Gilbertsville to Oneonta, for public use;
and
WHEREAS, Arc Otsego expressed an interest to continue the agreement
for 2014 and to coordinate this route with Otsego County to open the route to
the general public in order to service this area of the county; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board is authorized to extend an
agreement with Arc Otsego for the year 2014 to offer public transportation
service Monday through Friday along a fixed route beginning in Hartwick-New
Lisbon-Garrattsville-Morris-Gilbertsville-Otego and Oneonta with a reverse trip in
the afternoon, with a cost share to Otsego County calculated at $1,721.33 per
month ($20,656 per year) based on a 60% (Arc based clients) and 40% (general
public) relationship of anticipated ridership; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the agreement shall include quarterly reviews of ridership
to monitor the cost share arrangement which will be adjusted to accurately
reflect the percentage of Arc versus non-Arc riders; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County’s share will be allocated through State
Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) and New York State Department of
Transportation 5311 operating funding and is included in the 2014 Public
Transportation Service Budget (5630-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 39-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO EXECUTE
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CONTRACT WITH REGISTERED NURSE FOR SERVICES AT
ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, there is a need for the services of a Registered Nurse at
Addiction Recovery Services; and
WHEREAS, Christine Mitchell, RN, has expressed a willingness to provide
these services approximately every week to said clinic; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
execute a contract with Christine Mitchell, RN, 473 Evening Inn Road, Oneonta,
New York 13820, for services to Addiction Recovery Services; said services to
include medical and drug monitoring and state-required health assessments,
commencing January 1, 2014 and terminating December 31, 2014, at the rate
of $39.00 per hour, for 650 hours, not to exceed $25,350 during the term of the
contract; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for this contract are included in the 2014
Alcoholism Budget (4250-A) at line 4880 Consultants and consist of 100%
reimbursement from fees, state and federal funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 40-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH THE OTSEGO
COUNTY CHAPTER OF NYS ARC, INC. FOR SHELTERED
EMPLOYMENT
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Chapter of NYS ARC, Inc. provides sheltered
employment to the developmentally disabled population of Otsego County;
and
WHEREAS, the Otsego County Board of Representatives agrees that there
is a need for these services and wishes to support them via pass-through state
aid funds and a local government contribution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board of Representatives be and hereby
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is authorized to enter into a contract with the Otsego County Chapter of NYS
ARC, Inc. for the above services, for the period January 1, 2014 through
December 31, 2014, with total financial support for these services at $263,120,
consisting of the following:
Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
County Contribution
TOTAL
$229,370.00
33,750.00
$263,120.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the above contract is authorized in the 2014 Association
for Retarded Citizens Budget (4330-A) at line 4695 ARC.
RESOLUTION NO. 41-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE
BOARD TO EXECUTE A SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE
PRESENT CONTRACT WITH BLUE WING SERVICES, INC.
FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, Blue Wing Services, Inc. has been providing project
management and engineering services as well as other services to the County
for the public safety communications project; and
WHEREAS, the County has received several grants that must be used for
project management and engineering services which currently have funds
available as follows: $88,317 from the SICG Grant and $170,000 from the PSAP
Grant, and which funding expires on or about April 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the County has allocated $71,000 from the Communications
Backbone for this project; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the County commit the funds
to obtain these services; and
WHEREAS, additional engineering and project management services, as
well as other services, are needed from Blue Wing Services, Inc. to complete the
project, thus making it necessary for the parties to execute another amendment
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to the present contract in the amount of $329,317; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is authorized to execute a seventh
amendment to the present contract with Blue Wing Services, Inc., for
professional project management and engineering services, and other services,
at a cost not to exceed $329,317 and to extend the contract to April 20, 2015;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this amendment to the present contract shall contain
such other conditions as deemed in the best interests of the County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this amendment to the present contract
are included in the Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 2750
Communication Backbone, at line 4901 PSAP Grant, and at line 4905 SICG
Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 42-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER
TO OTSEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE USER FEE APPEALS
BOARD
ROWINSKI, POWERS, MCCARTY
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Local Law No. 2 of 2009, the Chair of the
Board of Representatives has made an appointment to the Otsego County Solid
Waste User Fee Appeals Board and the same is hereby approved as follows:
THOMAS CLARKE
283 Mill Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Term three (3) years, to expire
December 31, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 43-20140102
RESOLUTION – APPROVING STIPEND FOR SECRETARY TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES WHILE ACTING AS
SECRETARY TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
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RESOLVED, that the Secretary to the Commissioner of Social Services shall
be paid a stipend of $25 per working day, not to exceed $925, for each day
acting as Secretary to the County Attorney, excluding vacations and holidays,
starting January 1, 2014 or as needed, and continuing through April 11, 2014 or
until no longer necessary; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for the stipend is included in the 2014 County
Attorney Budget (1420-A) at line 1000, Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-20140102
RESOLUTION – CREATING TEMPORARY POSITION IN
COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
(PART-TIME CLERK)
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the following position is temporarily created for a
maximum of 90 days in the County Attorney's Office, effective January 1, 2014 or
as needed:
Part-time Clerk, Grade 5, $12.6639 per hour ,
(not to exceed 15 hours per week)
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 County
Attorney Budget (1420-A) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the
Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 45-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPROVING E911/COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE FOR E911 TELEPHONE
MAINTENANCE
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POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Sheriff be and is hereby authorized to
purchase the following:
ITEM:
Annual E911 Service/Maintenance
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
COST:
Radio Maintenance
E-911 Plant
TOTAL COST
VENDOR:
$100,717.44
$ 32,438.04
$133,155.12
Motorola Solutions
5 Paragon Drive, Suite 200
Montville, NJ 07645
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2014
Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 4810 Communication and
Radio Mtc.
RESOLUTION NO. 46-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPROVING E911/COMMUNICATIONS
DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE FOR E911 CAD
MAINTENANCE
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Sheriff be and is hereby authorized to
purchase the following:
ITEM:
Annual E911 Service/Maintenance
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
COST:
Computer Aided Dispatch Maint.
VENDOR:
MobilTech International Inc.
13137 N. Dale Highway, Suite 920
Tampa, Florida 33618
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$ 35,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2014
Public Safety Communications Budget (3020-A) at line 4810 Communication and
Radio Mtc.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-20140102
RESOLUTION - APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
EXPENDITURES FOR MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
UNDER STATE CONTRACT
MCCARTY, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the Board's approval is required for any expenditure exceeding
$20,000 in cost, and the Otsego County Highway Department requires certain
material, supplies and services exceeding the above amount; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Board does approve the following purchases under
state contract for the year 2014:
ITEM:
Tires
Bituminous Concrete
Liquid Asphalt
Culverts (Greater 6’)/Drainage Structures
Sign Material (Posts, Blanks, etc.)
Cracksealing Material & Supplies
Guiderail Supplies
Sand/Salt
Liquid De-Icing Chemicals/Melters
Oil
Gasoline
Tack Coat
Road Patch
Services – Type 1, 2, 3, Recycling Train
Services – In-Place Recycle
Services – In-Place Micro Surfacing
Services - Crack Sealing
Services - Slurry Seal
Services - Surface Treatment (Single/Double/Fiber Mat)
Services – Fog Sealing
Services – Cold Mix Paving
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these purchases is included in the various
2014 Highway Budgets.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF
EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the County has hereunto contracted for a policy of insurance
covering Excess Hospital Comprehensive General and Professional Liability, and
certain of said policy expires December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to obtain insurance coverages over said
$250,000; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair is authorized to contract the following policy of
insurance for the following period and premium:
1.
Excess Hospital Comprehensive General & Professional Liability with
Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers
12/31/13 – 12/31/14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. $48,570
$1,000,000 each claim/$3,000,000 aggregate on professional liability
$1,000,000 each OCC/$2,000,000 aggregate on healthcare general
liability
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this contract shall be entered into with PRI insurance
company through its agent, SEFCU Insurance Agency; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the said contracts shall contain such additional terms as
shall be in the best interests of the County; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funds for the above policy is included in the
2014 Unallocated Insurance Budget (1910) at line 4660.
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RESOLUTION NO. 49-20140102
RESOLUTION - DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, Section 214 (2) of the County Law provides that the Board of
Representatives shall designate annually at least two (2) newspapers published
within the County as official newspapers for the publication of local laws, notices
and other matters required by law to be published; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Daily Star, Oneonta, New York, and the Freeman’s
Journal, Cooperstown, New York, be and they are hereby designated as official
newspapers of the County of Otsego for the year 2014 for the publication of all
local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-20140102
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN OFFICE FOR THE AGING
(PART-TIME SENIOR AGING SERVICES AIDE)
LINDBERG, SCHWERD, KOUTNIK, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Health and Education Committee and Administration
Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the Office
for the Aging, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Director of the Office for the Aging is hereby
approved to fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
(1) Part-time Senior Aging Services Aide, Grade 5,
$12.6639 per hour, with 66% Federal and State
reimbursement and 34% local cost;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Office
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for the Aging Budget (6772-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with reimbursement
as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-20140102
RESOLUTION – CREATING A POSITION AT
OTSEGO MANOR
(ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES)
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the following position is created at Otsego Manor,
effective immediately:
Assistant Director Nursing Services, Grade 18A, $63,472 - $73,562 ($2,018);
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is coming from the unfunded
positions of Certified Nursing Assistant #9, Certified Nursing Assistant #58, and
Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant #80 and is included in the 2014 Infirmary Enterprise Budget (6020-E) at line 1000 Personal Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the
Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-20140102
RESOLUTION – UNFUNDING CERTAIN POSITIONS
AT OTSEGO MANOR
(CNA #9, CNA #58, AND PART-TIME CNA #80)
STULIGROSS, LINDBERG
WHEREAS, certain positions at Otsego Manor are not being utilized and it is
necessary to amend the current budget to reflect same so that the funds still
available for these positions can be used for other purposes; now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the following positions at the Otsego Manor be unfunded:
Certified Nursing Assistant #9, Grade 08J, $28,066 annually
Certified Nursing Assistant #58, Grade 08J, $28,066 annually
Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant #80, Grade 08J, $20,724 annually;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the
Personnel Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SALE OF
COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the following property has been foreclosed by judgment of
court through an In Rem proceeding to recover the delinquent taxes due, duly
transferred to Otsego County, and offered for sale at the public tax auction on
August 14, 2013, but the successful bidder was unable to complete the
transaction; and
WHEREAS, an offer has been made by the following successful bidder for
the property which was publicly advertized for sale by Haroff Auction and
Realty, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Representatives believes that the offer and
amount is reasonable and represent the market value of the parcel of land and
the highest price obtainable; and
WHEREAS, none of the real property is dedicated to any public use or
purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board of Representatives be and hereby
is authorized and directed upon receipt of final payment, to make, execute and
deliver a good and sufficient quit claim deed of conveyance as follows:
Town / TM #
Town of Hartwick
144.00-1-18.00
Property Address
Co. Hwy. 11
Acres
0.33
Prior Owner
Sale Price
Hazel H. Roberts
$100.00
and be it further
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Purchaser
Sam Irani
2882 State Highway 28
Portlandville, NY 13834
RESOLVED, that this deed shall bear the seal of the County, attested over
by the seal of the County Clerk, who is hereby authorized and directed to
attach a certified copy of this resolution, attested by the seal of the Board of
Representatives, to the deed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the parcel of real property to be conveyed be described
by tax map number, as the same is set forth in the County Treasurer's Deed to
the County of Otsego or a full and complete description of such parcel may be
ascertained and such description given in the deed as shown by the records in
the Otsego County Clerk's Office to which deed and records reference is hereby
made and made a part of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SALE OF
COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the following property has been foreclosed by judgment of
court through an In Rem proceeding to recover the delinquent taxes due, duly
transferred to Otsego County, and offered for sale at the public tax auction on
August 14, 2013, but the successful bidder was unable to complete the
transaction; and
WHEREAS, an offer has been made by the following successful bidder for
the property which was publicly advertized for sale by Haroff Auction and
Realty, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Representatives believes that the offer and
amount is reasonable and represent the market value of the parcel of land and
the highest price obtainable; and
WHEREAS, none of the real property is dedicated to any public use or
purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board of Representatives be and hereby
is authorized and directed upon receipt of final payment, to make, execute and
deliver a good and sufficient quit claim deed of conveyance as follows:
Town / TM #
Town of Milford
276.00-2-16.00
Property Address
6161 State Hwy 7
Acres
0.32
Prior Owner
Sale Price
Patricia Everts
$2,000.00
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Purchaser
Sam Irani
2882 State Highway 28
Portlandville, NY 13834
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this deed shall bear the seal of the County, attested over
by the seal of the County Clerk, who is hereby authorized and directed to
attach a certified copy of this resolution, attested by the seal of the Board of
Representatives, to the deed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the parcel of real property to be conveyed be described
by tax map number, as the same is set forth in the County Treasurer's Deed to
the County of Otsego or a full and complete description of such parcel may be
ascertained and such description given in the deed as shown by the records in
the Otsego County Clerk's Office to which deed and records reference is hereby
made and made a part of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SALE OF
COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, the following property has been foreclosed by judgment of
court through an In Rem proceeding to recover the delinquent taxes due, duly
transferred to Otsego County, and offered for sale at the public tax auction on
August 14, 2013, but the successful bidder was unable to complete the
transaction; and
WHEREAS, an offer has been made by the following successful bidder for
the property which was publicly advertized for sale by Haroff Auction and
Realty, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Representatives believes that the offer and
amount is reasonable and represent the market value of the parcel of land and
the highest price obtainable; and
WHEREAS, none of the real property is dedicated to any public use or
purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board of Representatives be and hereby
is authorized and directed upon receipt of final payment, to make, execute and
deliver a good and sufficient quit claim deed of conveyance as follows:
Town / TM #
Town of Morris
221.13-2-5.00
Property Address
119 Broad St.
Acres
0.37
Prior Owner
Sale Price
Bethann Held
$10,000.00
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Purchaser
George Etzl
1309 County Highway 49
New Berlin, NY 13411
and be it further
RESOLVED, that this deed shall bear the seal of the County, attested over
by the seal of the County Clerk, who is hereby authorized and directed to
attach a certified copy of this resolution, attested by the seal of the Board of
Representatives, to the deed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the parcel of real property to be conveyed be described
by tax map number, as the same is set forth in the County Treasurer's Deed to
the County of Otsego or a full and complete description of such parcel may be
ascertained and such description given in the deed as shown by the records in
the Otsego County Clerk's Office to which deed and records reference is hereby
made and made a part of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF REAL PROPERTY TAX
SERVICES TO PAY ANNUAL LICENSING FEE
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the Director of Real Property Tax Services be and is hereby
authorized to pay the following:
ITEM:
Annual Licensing Fee for Fiscal Year 2013-14
(for the use of the NYS Real Property System)
VENDOR:
Office of Real Property Tax Services
New York State Department of Taxation & Finance
Attn: Accounting Unit, Building 9
W.A. Harriman State Campus
Albany, NY 12227
COST:
$26,100.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this payment is included in the 2013 Real
Property Tax Service Budget (1355-A) at line 4835, IT Other/Software.
RESOLUTION NO. 58-20140102
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RESOLUTION - APPROVING SHERIFF EXPENDITURE FOR
JAIL SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND JAIL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
RESOLVED, that the Otsego County Sheriff be and is hereby authorized to
purchase the following:
ITEM:
Jail Security Maintenance and Jail
Records Management
January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
COST:
Jail Security System Maintenance
VENDOR:
$ 30,000.00
Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp.
P.O. Box 101747
Irondale, AL 35210-9900
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2014 Jail
Budget (3150-A) at line 4900 Contracts.
RESOLUTION NO. 59-20140102
RESOLUTION – APPROVING FILLING OF POSITION
IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
(CASEWORKER)
KOUTNIK
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 265-20110907 froze the filling of current vacant
employment positions, funded or unfunded, and filling of other previously
created positions as yet unfilled without the formal approval of the Parent
Committee, the Administration Committee and a County Board Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Administration
Committee of this Board approved the filling of a certain position in the
Department of Social Services, as set forth below; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Social Services is hereby approved to
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fill the following vacant funded position, effective immediately:
Caseworker, Grade 12, $30,583 - $36,138 ($1,111) in Social
Services, with 64% Federal and 24% State reimbursement and
12% local cost;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this position is included in the 2014 Social
Services Administration Budget (6010-A) at line 1000 Personal Service with
reimbursement as stated above; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to the County Treasurer and to the Personnel
Officer.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-20140102
RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES
TO PURCHASE MOTOR VEHICLES
KOUTNIK
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services be
and is hereby authorized to purchase the following motor vehicles under state
contract:
ITEMS:
Four (4) 2014 Fleet/Non-Retail Ford Fusion SE
4 door Sedans
VENDOR:
Van Bortel Ford, Inc.
71 Marsh Road
East Rochester, NY 14445
COST:
$75,112.00 – 4 vehicles
$
0.00 – Delivery
$75,112.00 - TOTAL
State Contract Group #40451/Award #22539
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this expenditure is included in the 2014
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Department of Social Services Budget (6010-A) at line 2400 Vehicles with an
approximate local share of $9,577 to $11,079.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-20140102
RESOLUTION – APPROVING PLAN FOR
SPECIAL TRAFFIC OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR DRIVING WHILE
INTOXICATED (STOP-DWI) IN OTSEGO COUNTY FOR 2014
POWERS, MCCARTY, ROSENTHAL
WHEREAS, pursuant to §1197 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) and
15 NYCRR Part 172, there is currently in operation in the County of Otsego, the
Otsego County Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Intoxicated
(STOP-DWI) and annually it is necessary to prepare, review and approve the final
plan for the operation of such program for the ensuing year; and
WHEREAS, such plan for the year 2014 has been submitted to the New
York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
(GTSC) in the amount of $205,000.00, and said plan requires approval of the
Board; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Representatives does hereby approve the
final plan for the STOP-DWI Program in Otsego County for the year 2014; said
plan being on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Representatives; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this plan be included in the 2014 STOP-DWI
Budget (3315-A) and includes 100% revenues from fines from driving while under
the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation
offenses.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-20140102
RESOLUTION – TRANSFERRING FUNDS IN
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
(2013)
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
WHEREAS, it appears that it will require funds to complete the year 2013 in
certain items of the Otsego County Budget; and
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WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in other items of the 2013
budget; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the following transfers be and the same are hereby
authorized, and the 2013 budget be and is hereby amended accordingly,
pursuant to Section 363 of the County Law:
2013 Budget
Transfers
DEPARTMENT
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT
NAME
CODE
AMOUNT
A- GENERAL
FUND
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
FROM:
TO:
FROM:
Board of
Representatives
Board of
Representatives
Board of
Representatives
Board of
Representatives
Board of
Representatives
Contingent
Board of
Representatives
Training
Lodging, Meals,
Tolls, Etc.
1010-4050-A
-110.00
1010-4010-A
-94.25
Mat. & Supplies
1010-4500-A
-200.00
Subscriptions/Dues
1010-4650-A
-25.00
Other
Other
1010-4800-A
1990-4800-A
-27.75
-1,467.00
Contracts
1010-4900-A
1,924.00
1185-4005-A
-95.00
1185-4500-A
95.00
Coroners & Medical
Examiner
Mileage
Coroners &
Medical Examiner Mat. & Supplies
Other
Autopsy & Coroner
Expense
1990-4800-A
-1,999.00
TO:
Contingent
Coroners &
Medical Examiner
1185-4711-A
1,999.00
FROM:
TO:
County Attorney
County Attorney
Other
Postage & UPS
1420-4800-A
1420-4400-A
-25.00
25.00
FROM:
TO:
Meadows Building
Renovations
Meadows Building Contracts
1630-4905-A
1630-4900-A
-1,000.00
1,000.00
FROM:
TO:
TO:
Dept of Health
Dept of Health
Dept of Health
4010-4050-A
4010-4005-A
4010-4500-A
-210.00
110.00
100.00
Training
Mileage
Mat & Supplies
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FROM:
TO:
TO:
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
Contracts
Training
Other
4059-4900-A
4059-4050-A
4059-4800-A
-137.12
90.00
47.12
FROM:
Early Intervention
4059-4806-A
-8,125.00
TO:
Early Intervention
Evaluation (0-3)
Transportation (03)
4059-4808-A
8,125.00
Mileage
4250-4005-A
-200.00
Other
4250-4800-A
200.00
IT
Equipment/Hardware
Mileage
4310-2335-A
4310-4005-A
-2,000.00
2,000.00
Telephone
4315-4100-A
-300.00
Postage & UPS
4315-4400-A
-100.00
Fuel
4315-4560-A
-700.00
Mileage
4315-4005-A
1,100.00
Contracts
6101-4900-A
-150,000.00
Safety Net
6140-4738-A
150,000.00
Lodging, Meals,
Tolls, Etc.
Events
6411-4010-A
6411-4620-A
-75.64
75.64
Other
6425-4800-A
-1,000.00
Mileage
6425-4005-A
1,000.00
Office for the Aging
Office for the
Aging
PERS
6772-4720-A
-2,500.00
Vehicle Repairs
6772-4515-A
2,500.00
Otsego Manor
Heat & Lights
6020-4150-E
-95,000.00
TO:
Addiction Recovery
Services
Addiction
Recovery
Services
FROM:
TO:
Mental Health
Mental Health
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
Intensive Case
Management
Intensive Case
Management
Intensive Case
Management
Intensive Case
Management
TO:
Dept of Social
Services
Dept of Social
Services
FROM:
TO:
Tourism
Tourism
FROM:
FROM:
TO:
FROM:
TO:
Economic
Development
Economic
Development
E – ENTERPRISE
FUND
FROM:
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TO:
TO:
TO:
Otsego Manor
Otsego Manor
Otsego Manor
Consultant
Mileage
Medical Expenses
6020-4880-E
6020-4005-E
6020-4895-E
31,000.00
4,000.00
60,000.00
Tourism
Toursim
Tourism/State
Matching
I Love NY Adv
0000-3715-A
6412-4831-A
-7,000.00
7,000.00
Downtown Oneonta
Development
0000-2320-A
-5,000.00
Contracts
6425-4900-A
5,000.00
2013 Budget
Modifications
A – GENERAL
FUND
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
INCREASE:
Economic
Development
Economic
Development
Seconded, Koutnik. Roll call vote on consent agenda. Total: 6,227; Ayes:
6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-20140102
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OTSEGO COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
ROWINSKI, POWERS, MCCARTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 8 of 1944, the Otsego County Board
of Supervisors created a Soil and Water Conservation District in the County of
Otsego to meet the needs of the agricultural community, landowners and the
environment; and
WHEREAS, the County of Otsego has allocated funds in its budget for the
fiscal year 2014 for the support and maintenance of the conservation work of
the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a contract with the Otsego County Soil
and Water Conservation District be authorized to assure proper application of
this expenditure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of this Board be and hereby is authorized to
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contract with the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District for the
purpose of providing funds, not to exceed $111,000, to pay towards the support
and maintenance of the conservation work of the Soil and Water Conservation
District, for the contract term January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that said contract shall contain such other terms and provisions
as are in the best interests of the County of Otsego; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the funding for this contract is included in the 2014 Soil
and Water Conservation Budget (8730-A) at line 4680 Annual Support
Agreement.
Seconded, Lindberg. Roll call vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 6,227. Adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 57-20140102
RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
FOR THE YEAR 2014
POWERS, STULIGROSS, SCHWERD, FRAZIER
RESOLVED, that the following salaries for Managerial/Confidential and
elected officials be and hereby are fixed in accordance with the following
schedule for the year 2014:
Chairman of the Board of Representatives
$ 19,834
Members of the Board of Representatives
$ 10,500
Sheriff
$ 60,244
Sheriff- E911 stipend
$
District Attorney
$140,300
Election Commissioner (R)
$
6,890
Election Commissioner (D)
$
6,890
Director Community Services
$ 68,691
Director of Public Health
$ 60,000
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5,000
Personnel Officer
$ 52,000
Superintendent of Highways
$ 53,600
Director of Real Property Tax Services
$ 50,000
Emergency Services Coordinator
$ 45,000
County Clerk
$ 50,640
Director of Patient Services (1)
$ 58,123
Deputy Public Health Director
$ 54,199
Deputy Superintendent of Highways
$ 44,622
Director Office for the Aging
$ 53,139
Director of Probation I
$ 48,500
Economic Developer
$ 48,500
Nursing Home Administrator
$ 87,732
Commissioner of Social Services
$ 65,000
Auditor/Clerk of the Board
$ 45,000
County Treasurer
$ 62,741
County Attorney
$ 64,702
Director of Information Technology
$ 60,000
Long Term Care Coordinator
$ 34,884
Business Office Manager Mental Health
$ 34,000
Business Office Manager DOH
$ 34,000
Public Defender
$ 63,470
Director, Youth Bureau (PT)
$ 12,146
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Director of Veteran Services (PT)
$ 22,250
Director of Planning
$ 55,000
Director of Building Services
$ 48,500
Risk Manager (PT)
$ 10,000
Child Advocacy Center Coordinator
$ 40,000
Economic Development Specialist
$ 33,000
Deputy Clerk of the Board/Auditor
$ 36,987
Deputy Co. Treasurer (1)
$ 36,987
Deputy Co. Clerk (1)
$ 38,943
Personnel Assistant
$ 31,400
Deputy Commissioner of Social Services
$ 49,736
Director of Administrative Services
$ 43,115
Director of Income Maintenance
$ 45,140
Social Services Attorney
$ 60,216
Social Services Attorney Stipend
$ 10,000
Social Services Attorney (1)
$ 53,352
Social Services Attorney (1) Stipend
$ 10,000
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer
$ 45,554
Director of Nursing
$ 69,222
Assistant Nursing Home Administrator
$ 63,407
Assistant Nursing Home Administrator (PT)
$ 45,292
Neighborhood Manager (6)
$ 36,936
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Neighborhood Manager (2)
$ 36,936
Assistant Emergency Services Coordinator
$ 36,420
Deputy Director, Community Services (PT)
$
Supervising Psychologist
$ 54,953
Supervising Social Worker (1)
$ 49,622
Supervising Social Worker (2)
$ 49,622
Intensive Case Manager (1)
$ 53,592
Intensive Case Manager (2)
$ 35,660
Intensive Case Manager (3)
$ 37,806
Undersheriff
$ 45,462
Undersheriff – E911 stipend
$
Addiction Recovery Program Manager
$ 52,785
Children with Special Needs Program Coordinator
$ 48,500
Special Educator (2)
$ 42,216
Special Educator (3)
$ 42,216
Special Educator (1) (PT)
$ 26.00/hour
Deputy Election Commissioner (R)
$ 34,576
Deputy Election Commissioner (D)
$ 34,576
Director of Tourism
$ 45,870
Tourism Specialist
$ 27,196
Deputy EMS Coordinator
$ 26,438
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
$ 41,008
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3,000
3,750
Secretary to the Commissioner of Social Services
$ 25,480
Secretary to the County Attorney
$ 32,125
Secretary to the District Attorney
$ 30,774
Legal Secretary (DSS)
$ 25,480
Legal Secretary (DA)
$ 25,480
Welfare Fraud Investigator
$ 38,183
Welfare Fraud Investigator (1) (PT)
$ 26,000
Welfare Fraud Investigator (2) (PT)
$ 26,000
Welfare Fraud Investigator (4)(PT)
$ 30,000
Chief Assistant District Attorney (PT)
$ 51,439
Assistant District Attorney (2)(PT)
$ 40,150
Assistant District Attorney (3)(PT)
$ 40,150
Assistant District Attorney (grant)
$ 33,236
Assistant Public Defender (1)(PT) (Family Court)
$ 46,161
Assistant Public Defender (2)(PT) (Family Court)
$ 46,161
Assistant Public Defender (1)(PT)
$ 40,391
Assistant Public Defender (3)(PT)
$ 40,391
Stenographer (PT), Public Defender (1)
$ 14,864
Stenographer (PT), Public Defender (2)
$ 14,160
Voting Machine Custodian
$ 25.00/hour
Deputy EMS Coordinator (PT)
$ 1,295
Deputy Fire Coordinator (1)(PT)
$ 1,295
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Deputy Fire Coordinator (2)(PT)
$ 1,295
Deputy Fire Coordinator (3)(PT)
$ 1,295
Deputy Fire Coordinator (4)(PT)
$ 1,295
Secretary to Fire Advisory Board (PT)
$
Medical Director (PT)
$ 3,245
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and be it further
RESOLVED, that these salaries shall be effective January 1, 2014; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the funding for these salaries is included in the various
2014 County Department Budgets at line 1000 Personal Service.
Seconded, Rosenthal.
Representative Stuligross moved to amend
Resolution No. 57-20140102 to include proposed new salary figures. No Second.
Representative Rowinski moved to amend Resolution No. 57-20140102 to
include proposed new salary figures; however, exclude the increases for nine
positions that would be subject to local law due to being mid-term, as well as,
the proposed increase for Election Commissioner (D).
Seconded, Lentz.
Representative Stuligross withdrew her motion. Roll call vote on motion to
amend. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 3,023 – Frazier, Powers, Lentz, Rosenthal, Koutnik,
Rowinski, Stuligross; Noes: 3,204 – Clark, Quackenbush, Lindberg, Hulse, McCarty,
Schwerd, Gelbsman. Motion lost.
Roll call vote on Resolution No. 57-20140102 as originally presented. Total:
6,227; Ayes: 4,800; Abstained: 1,427 – Lentz, Rosenthal, Stuligross. Adopted.
Representative Lindberg moved for the Administration Committee to
further review salary increases for managerial/confidential and elected officials,
including those officials subject to local law. Oral vote. Total: 6,227; Ayes: 4,692;
Noes: 503 – Powers; Abstained: 1,032 – Lentz, Rosenthal. Motion carried.
Board Chair Clark announced appointments to the committees of the
County Board for 2014 as follows:
OTSEGO COUNTY
STANDING COMMITTEES – 2014
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Public Works – McCarty, Frazier, Rosenthal, Koutnik
Intergovernmental Affairs – Schwerd, Stuligross, Rosenthal, Gelbsman,
Hulse
Human Services – Koutnik, Schwerd, Hulse
Public Safety & Legal Affairs – Powers, McCarty, Quackenbush, Gelbsman,
Lentz
Health & Education – Lindberg, Quackenbush, Rowinski
Otsego Manor – Stuligross, Lindberg, Quackenbush, Koutnik
Solid Waste & Environmental Concerns – Rowinski, McCarty, Lentz, Powers
Administration – Frazier, Stuligross, Lindberg, Schwerd, Hulse
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Negotiations – Lindberg, Frazier, Stuligross
Telecommunications – Gelbsman, Lentz, Rosenthal
Performance Review and Goal Setting – Rosenthal, Koutnik, Rowinski
Government Efficiency – Hulse, Lindberg, Gelbsman
All the general business of the Board having been transacted, the Board
Chair declared the meeting adjourned until Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at
10:00 a.m.
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